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Cooper

Mixed Breed · Male

Cooper's owner had to go to the shelter. A caregiver had taken the insecure two-year-old male dog under her wing after just a few days, becoming his new primary caregiver. Now, the others have also caught his infectious joy and love, and they can almost do everything with him. New people are initially barked at and growled at. Regular visitors who ignore this and simply greet him as they pass by will eventually only get a casual glance: "Know him already" ;). So, it takes several visits, time, and the right "chemistry" with him. In his previous home, Cooper was known as "Kind & Katz." However, we would not place him with children. He remains calm around our cats when he is led on a leash or when he is in the cat run – only if a cat flits by, he might give chase for a moment. Male dogs he keeps at a distance behind the fence. Open and calm female dogs win his heart, and he forms such an extreme bond with them that he mourns their absence. Therefore, a present female dog would be very nice for him, one he can also orient himself to. He does not find overly excitable, insecure female dogs particularly appealing. Since his enthusiasm can quickly spill over with loved ones and because Cooper really needs experienced handlers who can guide him calmly and confidently, he requires a lot of cuddle spots! My financial share of the rent is 65 € per month for me – I still need 15 € per month!

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Coopers Besitzer musste ins Pflegeheim. Eine Pflegerin hatte sich der unsichere zweijährige Rüde nach wenigen Tagen als seine neue Bezugsperson ausgeguckt. Mittlerweile bekommen auch die anderen seine geballte Freude und Liebe und dürfen fast alles mit ihm. Neue Leute werden erst mal weggebellt und weggeknurrt. Regelmäßig Kommende, die das ignorieren und ihn im Vorbeigehen einfach lieb ansprechen, kriegen nach ein paar Mal bloß noch einen beiläufigen Blick: „Kenn ich schon“ ;)“ Es braucht mit ihm also mehrere Besuche, Zeit und Geduld und die richtige „Chemie“. Im früheren Zuhause soll Cooper „Kind & Katz“ gekannt haben. Wir würden ihn aber nicht zu Kindern vermitteln. Bei unseren Katzen bleibt er entspannt, wenn man mit ihm an der Leine vorbeigeht oder wenn er im Auslauf am Katzenauslauf ist – nur wenn mal eine an ihm vorbeiflitzt, möchte er mal kurz hinterher. Rüden lehnt er hinterm Zaun forsch ab. Offene und ruhige Hündinnen schließt er ins Herz und baut eine so extreme Bindung zu ihnen auf, dass er regelrecht trauert, wenn sie nicht da sind. Deswegen wäre eine vorhandene Hündin für ihn sehr schön, an der er sich auch orientieren kann. Allzu aufgeregte unsichere Hündinnen findet er nicht so toll. Da seine Überschwänglichkeit bei geliebten Menschen schnell etwas überschwappt und wegen seiner Unsicherheiten braucht Cooper wirklich rasseerfahrene Leute, die ihn ruhig und bestimmt führen. Kuschelplätze drin inklusive! Meine finanziellen Teilpaten Si.Lo. (15) & Re.Ba. (65) stemmen gemeinsam 80 € mtl. für mich – Patenschaft gedeckt!

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Datzetal
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V.
Living with Cooper
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. · DatzetalLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Cooper home

What you'll need for Cooper in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Cooper

What life with Cooper looks like

Cooper is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. in Datzetal.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Datzetal, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cooper, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cooper?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cooper on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cooper if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Cooper already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Cooper isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cooper and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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